Debate on League to Begin With Uncertain Start
Washington is buzzing over the League of Nations debate as senators and representatives crystallize positions while open discussion remains uncertain. Leaders delay until February 26 talks with Wilson. Borah and Reed weigh public addresses. naval and disarmament ties may push debate forward. House and Senate race money bills, fortifications, and a $1 billion maintenance appropriation dominate the week.
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Ukrainians Gain at Lemberg Amid Peace Mission Returns
Wireless dispatches from Kiev report Ukrainian forces pressing near Lemberg with gains claimed to sever rail lines into the city. The armistice mission from War saw has returned to Kiev with assurances from Poles that a new mission led by Stepnicky will visit Warsaw to pursue peace talks.
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Would Ship Reds to Hell Says New York Clergyman
Rev John Wesley Hill chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University says in an interview that anarchists and radicals should be deported. The statement appears in a Chicago dispatch as Doctor Will travels from New York to Denver.
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How Uncle Sam Treats Tax Dodgers Says Commissioner
Commissioner Daniel C. Roper outlines the internal revenue bureau stance on tax dodgers. He vows full civil and criminal penalties for those who conceal or evade taxes while offering help to taxpayers who comply. The two poles are firm enforcement and cooperative compliance under modern conditions.
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Wilson in touch with Paris and Washington during voyage
President Wilson will stay in contact with Paris and Washington as the U S S George Washington sails home. Col HM House resumes his role as the president's spokesman to relay wireless messages from Paris to Wilson. Arlington naval station can also transmit Tumulty's communications to the president.
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Soldiers denounce group at Phoenix meeting
A body of uniformed soldiers attended the second meeting in Phoenix and presented resolutions denouncing the organization, demanding the words soldiers and sailors be dropped from its name.
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Troop transports arrive after perilous voyage from Europe
The Matsonia Louisville and Huntington returned to New York with 740 troops after three days of fierce gales. The Sixty‑eighth Coast artillery and various regiments were transported, many wounded or ill, to Camp Miles Morritt for discharge, while others faced near‑shipwreck in heavy seas.
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Large Appropriation Reported for Government Railroads
Washington February 17 The House Appropriations Committee reports a 750000 dollar appropriation to operate railroads under government control. The House Interstate Commerce Committee abandons any new railroad legislation during this session.
Turks Drive 1,200 to Death
Dr. George L. White, president of Anatolia College at Marsovan, recounts evacuating in 1914 after eight professors were killed and Armenian families seized. He describes a trench outside the city where 1,200 Armenians were driven and killed by club or gunfire.
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Socialists Oppose League Statutes in Paris
Paris February 17 reports say socialists and extreme conservatives reject the proposed League of Nations statutes while opportunists find comfort in the implied American pledge to protect Prance against future attack.
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Germany Signs New Extension of the Armistice
The German government accepted the Allies terms for an armistice extension, indicating a more serious effort to fulfill prior commitments. The Weimar dispatch confirms Sunday night agreement.
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Two Territorial Commands Formed for Lorraine and Alsace
Two territorial superior commands are formed in eastern France. General D. L. DeMand a’thirty, former Metz governor, will command Lorraine while General Tursehaner, governor of Strassburg, will command Alsace. They gain safe authority as commanders in the region.
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Eisner Says Germany Is Isolated and Distrusted
Bavarian premier Kurl Eisner returning to Munich from the Berne socialist conference says Germans are isolated from the world and face mistrust. He claims allies view Germany's revolution as a comedy while leaders cling to those who ran the odious war policy and calls for a complete change of government leadership.
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Requests delay on armistice response in Copenhagen
Copenhagen dispatch reports the German government asked for a 24 hour extension to reply to Marshal You on prolonging the armistice. The delay is due to late receipt of paper, hindering a reply before the 10 o'clock deadline.
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Goaded Into Flight Ends in Death of Lt Quentin Roosevelt
New York reports that Lt Quentin Roosevelt flew to prove his courage after taunts by a "chair-warmer" officer. An unnamed aviation lieutenant says Roosevelt, hindered by near sight, left ground work to lead a squadron over German lines, was separated from his unit, and then mistaken for a WW squadron and shot down.
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Americans in Paris Jubilant Over League Covenant Plan
American entourage in Paris hails President Wilson's League of Nations plan as reported to peace conference. Oscar Steauss calls it a golden day in civilization, praising the covenant concept as sacred beyond the old Biblical term. Enthusiasm reflects certainty the world will be governed by righteousness.
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Seven New Post Offices Planned Across States
The omnibus public building bill proposes new post offices and expansions in several cities. Washington Courthouse Ohio gets 50,000 dollars, Steubenville Ohio 750,000, Sandusky Ohio 90,000, Madison Wisconsin 627,000, Memphis Tennessee 660,000, Akron Ohio 686,725, and Chicago Utah 4,850,000.
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Taft Urges Senate Action On League Treaties
Former president William Howard Taft appeals in Helena Montana for senators to ratify treaties embodying the league of nations. He speaks as a patriot and advocate for international cooperation, urging prompt action.
Paris Debates League Pact and Germany's Threats
Paris delegates discuss the League of Nations and a future security guarantee. Professors Lammande and Tarantide warn that a German pledge may not suffice, noting the danger of a secret arms buildup and potential attacks on Paris if Germany joins or threatens.
U S Plans 1500 Husky Cadets for Merchant Fleet
The United States Shipping Board seeks 1500 young men to learn ship operations. Chairman Edward N Murley says slots will train 1000 applicants aboard training ships at $20 monthly for 40 days, then send them on deep water voyages at $75 monthly. Uniforms and equipment provided.
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British aid to starving villagers described by French mission
A French mission report details British forces feeding and aiding villagers freed during the October to November advance. It states 700,000 inhabitants were relieved with at least 6,084,000 civilian rations distributed. Premier Clemenceau praised the assistance to Haig.
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